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Words, grammatical forms and meanings linked to the ontology.
siderophile en · ADJ
Etymology
From sidero- + -phile.
Meanings
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(of a cell or tissue) Having an affinity for iron.
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Having an strong chemical affinity for metallic iron.
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Relateds
atmophile · lithophile · chalcophile
siderophile en · NOUN
Etymology
From sidero- + -phile.
Meanings
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(physical) In the Goldschmidt classification, an element that forms alloys easily with iron and is concentrated in the Earth's core.
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A cell or tissue that has an affinity for iron.
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An element that has a strong chemical affinity for metallic iron.
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